A Thousand Hills

Chapter 16

Aunt Ning is actually a person with great survival wisdom. She was really hurt by Xie Moru's comment on her daughter N days ago, "Your beauty does not match your wisdom". Saying, "If she is not a bad person, how can she bring out your goodness?"

As soon as these words came out, Aunt Ning felt something was wrong.Regret in my heart: Oh, this should not be what a virtuous person said, how could I tell the truth.

Xie Moyou didn't feel anything, she felt that what she said was true and made sense!But in fact, what Aunt Ning said is really not up to standard, even if she thinks so in her heart, she can't say it.She has been virtuous to Dujuanyuan for more than ten years, and according to her plan, she will continue to be virtuous in the future.She can talk about the downfall of the Fang family and the misfortune of Xie Moru's mother's family. This is a matter of fact. Let her daughter know that there is nothing wrong with it.What's more, the girl has reached the age of knowing things, and there is no harm in knowing some of these things.But this kind of "she is not a bad person, how can she bring out your goodness?" It really shouldn't be said, it is obvious that she is narrow-minded.

Alas, I have to be more careful in the future, the success of the past ten years has completely broken my face, and some old things can hurt me.No, humiliation has always motivated me to move forward. How can I be unsteady because of a girl's words?We have worked steadily and steadily for these years, and we should continue to do so in the future.

However, Aunt Ning believes that good and bad really need a certain background to show what is good and what is bad.Xie Moru is not afraid of offending others, so let her offend her. How did a single husband come into being? If you offend everyone, you will be a single husband.

Aunt Ning had heard from Nanny Chen, the nanny of her daughter, that this time Xie Moru was the first to prepare for Xie Bai's birthday party. The girl replied, completely pushing her daughter aside.That being the case, let Xie Moru do it.

Xie Moru can do whatever she wants, her daughter can simply stand on the sidelines to get a good relationship, first slowly build up her reputation, and there is still a long way to go in the future.

Xie Moru does have a bit of a lonesome temperament, no one in the Dujuan courtyard taught her how to prepare a birthday party, Mrs. Xie only gave pointers occasionally, and did not teach her personally, and Xie Moru figured out the rest by herself.Xie Moru sorted out the order by himself, and then practiced it.As for Xie Moyou, Mrs. Xie asked the two of them to prepare the second uncle's birthday banquet together. At first Xie Moyou said some opinions, but then she stopped talking. Everything is "as long as the big sister thinks it is good", or else Xie Moru didn't count on her to talk nonsense like bragging about someone's ability to handle affairs.From Xie Moru's point of view, the servants just have to do things. If they don't know how to do things, it's hard to raise them for nothing. If they do well, they should be replaced. If they don't do well, they will have to be replaced. Is there anything worthy of praise?
Xie Moyou had nothing to do, Xie Moru came by himself.

So, on the day of Xie Bai's birthday banquet, all the maids, big and small, changed into clear aqua green shirts and apricot red skirts, with flowers on their temples, and a little rouge on their cheeks, serving the guests in a busy and uncluttered manner.Do the homework first, and Xie Moru only needs to pay attention to the arrangement of time that day, when to have banquets, when to listen to operas, and when to eat longevity noodles, she will remind Mrs. Such a refreshing snack.

Xie Feng's wife, Mrs. Su, smiled, "This noodle tastes good today." It's not that it's different from the past, it's just that it gives people a sense of thoughtfulness everywhere, like the longevity noodles at the banquet, which Su usually wouldn't eat Today is different. The soup is still chicken soup, but it is clear but not oily, fragrant but not greasy. There are not many noodles in the soup. greens.The green vegetables have no taste, but the green and stretched appearance is very attractive, Su couldn't help but taste the longevity noodles, the fragrance from the soup to the noodles is very good.Her daughter-in-law also ate some, and her daughter's bowl was different, not to mention that the fine porcelain bowl was a little smaller, and the noodles inside were cooked softer, which was very thoughtful.

The Su family was born in the Su family in Huizhou. The family has been scholarly for generations, and has a high level of vision. It is inevitable that he has a bit of arrogance, and it is even rarer to praise anything on weekdays.The three old ladies laughed when they heard this, "Oh, Brother Feng's daughter-in-law has agreed, it seems that it is really good."

The Su family disliked dealing with the three old ladies the most, and smiled when she heard this, "It's fine in the first place, but I just said it's fine."

The third old lady smiled, "I heard that today is all about nothing to worry about."

Let's see, why the Su family doesn't like the third old lady, the main reason is that the old lady's speech is too low-level, and people don't know how to continue the conversation.Let's not say that anyone who is not blind can see is Xie Moru reminding Mrs. Xie from time to time, even if Xie Moyou is really involved in this matter, there is no prostitute in front, so go to praise a concubine first. reason.Mrs. Su has heard that the three old ladies had eaten at the top of Fang's back then, but one yard is worth one yard. Xie Moru is not surnamed Fang, and she is a legitimate descendant, so how can she be placed after the concubine daughter!Su Clan's scholarly background, especially value this, just about to say something, Xie Moyou said, "The third old lady has won the prize, it's all the big sister who is worrying about it, I'm just learning from the big sister."

When Su Shi heard it, he was right, but no matter how it sounded, something was not quite right.Su's personality is a bit more arrogant, but she is a sophisticated one. She smiled, "Yes, it is the elder sister of this generation who is the most stable and dignified. She can share the worries of the eldest aunt at a young age, and her filial piety is commendable. Take Mo Ru as an example. The eldest aunt is very lucky, she can also take care of people, and she is so outstanding in taking care of the girls."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "Girls are getting older, and it's time to slowly learn how to be a housekeeper. Abo's birthday banquet is a family banquet. One is simple, and the other is without outsiders. Let the sisters follow suit. Painting a ladle with a gourd, I think it’s okay.”

Mrs. Xie's niece and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hu, laughed, "Which one of us doesn't follow the gourd painting and follow the rules. If my aunt didn't tell me, I wouldn't know that the two children took care of it together. It's really rare to be so thoughtful."

Then everyone praised the two sisters again.

Everyone joked and got up to say goodbye.It was not long before Mrs. Xie took the two sisters to send the relatives away.In fact, except for the three old ladies who deserve to be sent by Mrs. Xie, the rest are all done by Xie Moru and Xie Moyou.

When the two returned to Songbaiyuan, Aunt Ning was already serving Mrs. Xie. She was an aunt, and although Mrs. Xie relied heavily on her as a housekeeper on weekdays, she didn't have the proper status to welcome guests, so she couldn't get close. So come and serve now.Xie Shangshu, Xie Song and his son were also there, and Xie Song was saying, "I originally told Alan and the others to go to the study to do their homework, but the second brother intercepted them all." Seeing the two daughters coming in, Xie Song stopped topic.Xie Moru Xie Moyou greeted his father and grandfather, Mrs. Xie smiled, "Sit down, you are all busy today, sit down and have a rest."

Aunt Ning smiled, "The children can do something now."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "Yes." It was more thoughtful than imagined. Although Xie Moru and Xie Moyou were organizing the birthday party, Mrs. Xie was worried that something might go wrong, so she had been paying close attention.Fortunately, Xie Moru frightened Li Qing's daughter-in-law at the beginning, and the people below knew that the eldest girl was not easy to fool, so they naturally put up their minds to do things.This little family banquet is very good.

Aunt Ning asked, "Did someone clean up the remaining seats in Tianyin Pavilion?"

Xie Moru picked up the tea and took a sip, but didn't speak.Aunt Ning asked her, in what capacity is this aunt asking her, aunt?On weekdays, Auntie Ning likes to say things like "It's better to be sensible, better to be prudent, and better to be smart", Xie Moru never responds, it's not because she thinks about Auntie Ning, Xie Moru just feels that this is not your auntie It should be said.Otherwise, why Aunt Ning's ten years of buying people's hearts has not been effective? It must not be that Xie Moru can tell good from bad when he was born in the womb.In the beginning, Nanny Zhang taught Xie Moru since she was a child. She is an aunt, a concubine, and she is not qualified to talk to a big girl.Later, when Xie Moru grew up and learned some truths from studying, and had his own judgment, he felt that Mammy's words were rough and reasonable.I am a prostitute, she is just my father's concubine, even if she is favored, she is only a half-master and half-servant in terms of etiquette.Therefore, in Xie Moru's view, Aunt Ning always used an inappropriate identity to say inappropriate things, which made her not know how to answer.She was also a taciturn person, so she simply didn't answer.

Fortunately, Aunt Ning has a daughter, Xie Moyou will never embarrass her mother, and said with a smile, "The food has been scattered, and the leftovers will be cleaned up."

"That's good." Aunt Ning smiled, not minding Xie Moru's indifference.

Xie Song frowned slightly, Mrs. Xie said, "It's been so busy for half a day, it's really tiring, that's all, let's all go back and rest."

Xie Song got up and said goodbye with the whole family.

When Xie Moru came to the gate of Songbaiyuan, he still said the same old saying, "I will send my father here." Please Xie Song and his party go first.

Xie Song didn't drink much wine, but it was difficult to eat well at the banquet.Xie Moyou went back to her room, Aunt Ning ordered the maid to bring some porridge and side dishes, and smiled, "I'll make up for it first, and I'll have dinner in a while."

Xie Song said, "Eat some too."

Aunt Ning sat beside her husband, "I'm not hungry." Then she ordered her maid to send some to Xie Moyou and Xie Moru respectively.

Thinking of Xie Moru, Xie Song said softly, "That child treats you..." Anyone with long eyes can see Xie Moru's indifference to Aunt Ning.However, Xie Song also saw Aunt Ning's concern for Xie Moru for the past ten years.

Aunt Ning smiled, "Hundreds of people have different temperaments, and nine sons born to a dragon are not the same. I like Mo Ru to be steady, smart and careful. This time, Mo Ru organized the second uncle's birthday banquet with Mo You. It was thoughtful and appropriate, and everyone Praise. This person, seeing him growing up since he was a child, could only be Mo You for a month, but he is much better than Mo You. My wife is also very happy."

Xie Song does not doubt Xie Moru's ability, Xie Moru does not like to talk, nor is he lively and active like his second daughter Xie Moyou, but this does not determine a person's wisdom.Just look at the elders of Chaozhongge, which one is a chatterbox.Xie Song could tell that this eldest daughter was a caring person, but Xie Moru's temperament also gave him a headache.Aunt Ning was considerate and persuaded, "I just want to be at ease in my heart, and I don't want anything else. If she is the eldest daughter, her younger brothers and sisters are not as good as her in age, and her background is not as good as her. The eldest granddaughter of Shang Shufu should be more arrogant. It's normal. The child is still young, and it's too demanding for you to make her look good at this age."

Xie Song sighed, "I only hope that she will gradually become sensible."

"I can't even listen to your words." Aunt Ning said angrily, "Madam won't give up, let me help the housekeeper, and it is my duty to take care of Mo Ru. Let's not say that Mo Ru's temper is like this, even if she really treats me It is human nature to have different opinions. After all, I am a concubine, and Ayou and Azhi respect me because they were born by me, and they always have the grace of procreation. If they are prostitutes, they cannot be generalized. That child is smart and capable. Both his wife and uncle like her, and I like her too, but you say that about her, which shows that it's your problem, not Mo Ru's."

Xie Song laughed, "After all, it turns out that I am not."

"It's yours, isn't it?" Aunt Ning smiled and served her husband, and said softly, "You, just eat with peace of mind. You can just take care of Alan and the others. Boys should be taught how to take care of you men Mo You is in the inner house, a girl like a flower, with his wife watching, I can help, why do you have to worry about it like a man."

Xie Song smiled and said no more.

Xie Moru went back to Dujuan Courtyard, Zhang Nanny greeted him with a smile, and helped Xie Moru to wash and change clothes.Nanny Zhang asked with a smile, "Did Second Master's birthday party go well?"

Xie Moru nodded, "It's all good."

Jingwei smiled as she removed Xie Moru's hairpin, "I haven't seen you, so many wives and grandmas, they all praise our elder girl for being capable."

Zhang Momo was so relieved, every wrinkle revealed joy, she smiled, "It's not in vain for the hard work of the young lady." First, I will tell Xie Moru what Fang's lunch is, so that I can call Xie Moru rest assured.While the master and servant were talking, someone from Peony Court brought porridge and side dishes, Xie Moru ordered someone to accept it, and said to Jingwei, "Go and tell the little girl who delivered the meal, I'm sorry for your aunt's consideration."

Jingwei went out to dismiss the little girl.

Nanny Zhang frowned, and said softly, "There is a small kitchen in our yard, and I have prepared it too. Why did she send someone to deliver this?"

Xie Moru thought for a while, and said, "I'm not hungry, I'll ask someone to distribute it to the maid."

Nanny Zhang said, "That's good." Muttering something in her stomach, she continued to serve Xie Moru to change her homely clothes, and asked worriedly, "There is Qibao vegetarian porridge under the kitchen, and it is cooked just right."

"I'm really not hungry." Xie Moru said, "I couldn't sleep for a while at noon, I'll make up for it."

Nanny Zhang persuaded with a smile, "I see that dinner will be ready in another hour, and I'm going to sleep now. I wake up the girl at dinner time. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well at night. I'll just go to bed, and the girl will go for a walk in the garden. Look at the flowers and plants, and you won't be sleepy."

It is already May, and the flowers on the Rhododendron tree are gradually blooming. The tree is full of flowers, covering most of the garden.When Xie Moru came to the garden, Fang was setting up a rattan couch under the shade of the rhododendron tree to rest.Xie Moru walked lightly when passing by, for fear of disturbing her mother.You know, Xie Moru is a careful person. Seeing her mother's body covered with a brocade quilt lying straight and expressionless, Xie Moru couldn't help feeling a little worried, so she called "Mother", but there was no response.Her mother usually doesn't speak, but it would be nice to have some movement, but unexpectedly there is no movement at all.Xie Moru was a little worried, seeing that there was no one in the garden, he leaned over and stretched out his hand to test her mother's breath, this time she was frightened to death, why is there no breath!

Xie Moru's hands and feet were cold, and was about to call for someone, when she saw her mother suddenly opened her eyes, Xie Moru scared her mother, but Fang blinked narrowly, let out a breath, and fell asleep on his side.

Xie Moru sat down on the couch: Mother, are you teasing her?
Xie Moru actually doesn't know Fang's, Fang's character, Fang's preferences, she knows nothing about it.She knew very little about her mother, and the mother and daughter rarely communicated with each other on weekdays, but she always hoped that her mother could live safely.

There is a kind of person, as long as she is around, you feel at ease.

So far, the only one who can give her this feeling is her mother Fang.

She lived in the Dujuan Courtyard with no worries about food and clothing, and Aunt Ning had to be virtuous and considerate for more than ten years, relying on her mother Fang.

Her surname is Xie, and she lives in Xie's family, but the person who protects her is not the person surnamed Xie, but her mother.

Xie Moru was thinking wildly, or the midsummer afternoon was too warm and quiet, or Xie Moru was really sleepy because she didn't take a nap, she fell asleep at some point, and was not woken up by Nanny Zhang until dinner.When he woke up, Xie Moru was covered with the apricot red brocade quilt, and there was no one around him.

(End of this chapter)